according to the laws of physics as we understand them, it is not possible for any object with mass to travel faster than the speed of light in a vacuum. The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (about 186,282 miles per second).
If, hypothetically, we could travel faster than the speed of light, we could potentially reach our closest star, Proxima Centauri, which is about 4.24 light-years away from Earth, in less than 4.24 years. However, traveling at or beyond the speed of light would require a fundamental shift in our understanding of physics, and it is currently considered impossible based on the principles of special relativity.
In the realm of theoretical physics, there are some speculative concepts like wormholes or Alcubierre drives that are often depicted in science fiction to enable faster-than-light travel, but these are purely hypothetical and have not been demonstrated or proven to be feasible. As of now, our best understanding of the universe suggests that interstellar travel at a significant fraction of the speed of light remains a considerable challenge.